Emotions

Question 1

Explain the difference between emotions. moods and affect.

Answer 1

Duration, intensity, causation, function and directedness.

Affect can be an umbrella term.

Question 2

Explain the circumplex of emotions.

Answer 2

The circumplex of emotions models maps emotions based on two dimensions: valence and arousal.

Question 3

What are the components of emotions?

Answer 3

1. Physiological arousal: happiness set-point theory.
2. Cognitions.
3. Behaviours: character strengths, signature strengths.
4. Socio-cultural setting.

Question 4

Explain the ability model of emotional intelligence.

Answer 4

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize and act on the emotions of others.

Emotional intelligence can increase overall well-being, job performance, health and self-esteem.

Question 5

Which factors can cultivate emotional intelligence?

Answer 5

1. Emotional perception and expression.
2. Emotional facilitation and thinking.
3. Understanding and analysis of emotions.
4. Reflective regulation of emotions.

Question 6

Which factors are involved in motivation?

Answer 6

1. self-determination theory.
2. intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation.
3. moving towards self-determination.

Question 7

How does intrinsic motivation develop?

Answer 7

1. regular childhood/adolescence development.
2. motivation in education.
3. Hope theory: goals, agency and pathway.
4. broaden-and-builden theory.

Question 8

Which factors do we need to consider for an upward spiral?

Answer 8

1. how much change is needed in positive emotions to make a difference?
2. What is the timeframe for this change?
3. When does the upward spiral stop?
4. Who are at the top of the spiral?